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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,342.91, 9,516.61 and 2,832.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,342.91, 9,516.61 and 2,832.60 is: 4,249.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,342.91 : 9,516.61 = 2,832.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,342.91/9,516.61 = 2,832.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,342.91x = 9,516.61 × 2,832.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,342.91x = 26,956,716.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,956,716.38/6,342.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,249.90

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